Intel

Intel Corporation, established in 1968, is a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Intel operates through various segments, offering platform products like central processing units and chipsets, and non-platform products such as accelerators, connectivity products, and memory and storage solutions. Additionally, Intel provides Internet of Things products and computer vision technology. Serving original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers, Intel collaborates with other tech giants to advance computing and communications. Intel Capital, the company's strategic investment arm, invests in innovative startups targeting cloud, AI, 5G, and other disruptive technologies. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees globally, Intel is transforming from a PC-centric company to a data-centric one, powering the future of computing and communications.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations

Peng Bai Ph.D

Vice President, Technology and Manufacture, Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Managing Director

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Jose-Maria Blanc

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

James Carwana

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Greg Lavender Ph.D

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Anthony Lin

Head of Intel Capital and Corporate Vice President

Steve Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investment Director

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Sanat Rao

Director

Mark Rostick JD

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investment Director

Erica Van

Investment Director

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director

Lance Weaver

Vice President and General Manager, Data Center and Cloud Strategy, Intel Data Platforms Group

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in Self-driving

Silicon Mobility

Acquisition in 2024
Silicon Mobility is a technology company based in Valbonne, France, that specializes in designing, developing, and marketing fabless semiconductors for various applications, including automotive, aeronautics, drones, and railways. Established in 2015, the company focuses on creating flexible, real-time, and safe solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and minimizing pollutant emissions within the automotive sector. Its product offerings include advanced control systems that manage electric motors, battery, and energy management systems for hybrid and electric vehicles. By leveraging Silicon Mobility's technologies, manufacturers can improve the efficiency of electric motors, reduce their size and weight, lower costs, and extend battery range and durability. The company's innovations contribute significantly to the electrification of powertrains and facilitate the development of driverless vehicles, positioning Silicon Mobility as a leader in the drive toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility solutions.

Qixin Micro Semiconductor

Series B in 2022
Suzhou Qixin Micro Semiconductor Co., Ltd. was established in October 2020. Based on the ARM Cortex M4, M7 and other series of architectures, it will build high-performance and high-reliability system-on-chips for different automotive application scenarios, and develop high-end smart car controller chips. Through the use of self-developed IP, unique multi-core lock-step technologies, and the unique Six Sigma analog circuit design process for automotive-standard chips, a full series of product families covering safety standards ISO26262 ASIL-B to ASIL-D have been designed. The company's products all meet the automotive regulations AEC-Q100, functional safety standard ISO26262 and various automotive regulations reliability tests, and can be widely used in the fields of body, automotive instrumentation, safety, power, battery management and other fields. The company is mainly engaged in the research and development and sales of high-end automotive controller chips. The goal is to fill the gap in the domestic new generation of intelligent networked automotive controller chips, and is committed to becoming a leading manufacturer in the field of automotive and industrial controllers in China.

ZVISION

Series C in 2022
Zvision provides automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR solution for autonomous driving applications. The company's first-generation laser radar products use MEMS technology, and plan to achieve scale-up in the L3-class autonomous driving and unmanned logistics fields in the next five years, and layout the next generation optical-based phased array (OPA) through its integrated chip research and development capabilities. The technical laser radar is aimed at the L4/L5 level autopilot market after 5-10 years.

TriEye

Series B in 2021
TriEye Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company's core business involves creating CMOS-based SWIR sensors that enable clear imaging and accurate depth perception in challenging driving conditions such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. TriEye's proprietary technology significantly reduces costs compared to existing industry rates while delivering reliable image data, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and autonomy.

AEye

Post in 2021
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

ZVISION

Series B in 2021
Zvision provides automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR solution for autonomous driving applications. The company's first-generation laser radar products use MEMS technology, and plan to achieve scale-up in the L3-class autonomous driving and unmanned logistics fields in the next five years, and layout the next generation optical-based phased array (OPA) through its integrated chip research and development capabilities. The technical laser radar is aimed at the L4/L5 level autopilot market after 5-10 years.

Axonne

Venture Round in 2020
Axonne Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures Ethernet network connectivity solutions specifically for automobiles. Founded in 2018 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Axonne focuses on integrating systems within connected vehicles, including autonomous driving sensors and displays alongside compute clusters. Its proprietary technology encompasses mixed-signal circuits, algorithms, and digital signal processing, which are essential for fulfilling the rigorous demands of applications such as autonomous driving and infotainment. The company emphasizes high-speed connectivity with a strong commitment to functional reliability and power efficiency, particularly for electric vehicles, ensuring safety, reliability, and security for drivers.

TriEye

Series A in 2019
TriEye Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company's core business involves creating CMOS-based SWIR sensors that enable clear imaging and accurate depth perception in challenging driving conditions such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. TriEye's proprietary technology significantly reduces costs compared to existing industry rates while delivering reliable image data, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and autonomy.

AEye

Series B in 2018
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Savioke

Series B in 2018
Savioke, Inc. is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that develops, produces, and deploys autonomous robots designed to assist in the services industry. Founded in 2013 by a team of expert robotics engineers, Savioke's flagship product, Relay, is an innovative delivery robot that operates autonomously in busy human environments such as hotels, residential buildings, industrial settings, and healthcare facilities. The Relay robot enhances productivity and customer satisfaction by efficiently delivering items in these environments. Built on the open-source Robot Operating System (ROS), Savioke's technology aims to improve operational efficiency across various markets and applications.

MCity

Venture Round in 2017
MCity is an autonomous vehicle research center located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It serves as a unique testing facility that integrates early-stage research, real-world testing, and on-road vehicle deployments. MCty brings together industry, government, and academia to collaborate on advancements in transportation, focusing on enhancing safety, sustainability, and accessibility. The center is home to renowned researchers and provides an innovative urban environment for testing new mobility technologies, aiming to benefit society as a whole.

AEye

Series A in 2017
AEye, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing advanced vision hardware, software, and algorithms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company’s proprietary 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform integrates solid-state active LiDAR with artificial intelligence and a low-light HD camera, enabling precise and reliable perception of surroundings. AEye's products, including the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, along with its iDAR platform, are designed to improve safety and performance in dynamic applications by providing faster, more accurate information. The AE100 Robotic Perception System and the modular AE200 sensor further exemplify AEye’s commitment to high-performance sensing solutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dublin, California, AEye also has a global presence with offices in Germany and Korea, serving a diverse customer base primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Perrone Robotics

Series A in 2016
Perrone Robotics specializes in creating platforms and technologies for mobile autonomous robotics. The company utilizes its patent-pending MAX software platform to quickly develop and deploy solutions that enhance the practical application of robots in everyday life. Their focus includes developing autonomous vehicles capable of operating on public roads, featuring customizable robotics technology that integrates seamlessly into any step of the sense-plan-act process. This enables clients to efficiently automate their vehicle fleets.

Savioke

Series A in 2016
Savioke, Inc. is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that develops, produces, and deploys autonomous robots designed to assist in the services industry. Founded in 2013 by a team of expert robotics engineers, Savioke's flagship product, Relay, is an innovative delivery robot that operates autonomously in busy human environments such as hotels, residential buildings, industrial settings, and healthcare facilities. The Relay robot enhances productivity and customer satisfaction by efficiently delivering items in these environments. Built on the open-source Robot Operating System (ROS), Savioke's technology aims to improve operational efficiency across various markets and applications.

Ascending Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Ascending Technologies GmbH, based in Krailling, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced autopilot systems for professional, civil, and research applications. Founded in 2007, the company produces a variety of multi-rotor aircraft, including multicopters, hexacopters, and quadcopters, tailored for tasks such as aerial imaging, industrial inspection, surveying, mapping, and monitoring. Its innovative products cater to diverse uses, including UAV inspection, photography, videography, precision agriculture, and civil engineering. With over 1,000 aircraft solutions operational worldwide, Ascending Technologies stands out as a leading player in the drone technology sector. Since January 2016, it has operated as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Ascending Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Ascending Technologies GmbH, based in Krailling, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced autopilot systems for professional, civil, and research applications. Founded in 2007, the company produces a variety of multi-rotor aircraft, including multicopters, hexacopters, and quadcopters, tailored for tasks such as aerial imaging, industrial inspection, surveying, mapping, and monitoring. Its innovative products cater to diverse uses, including UAV inspection, photography, videography, precision agriculture, and civil engineering. With over 1,000 aircraft solutions operational worldwide, Ascending Technologies stands out as a leading player in the drone technology sector. Since January 2016, it has operated as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

ZMP

Venture Round in 2014
ZMP Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2001, ZMP develops and sells a range of products, including humanoid robots, logistics support robots, and advanced driver assistance systems. The company focuses on automatic operation technology and sensor systems, catering to sectors such as automotive, mobile manufacturing, and experimental research. Its offerings encompass autonomous driving development products, robotic camera solutions, and a variety of sensors, including inertial measurement units and biological sensors. ZMP aims to integrate mechanics, electronics, control systems, and software, thereby enhancing safety and comfort in transportation through innovative robotics solutions. With a diverse workforce that includes engineers from around the globe, ZMP is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
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